Tanzania surpassed Kenya to become East Africa's premier investment destination, rising from 12th to 9th place in Africa, per Rand Merchant Bank's latest report. Institutional investors favor the country's macroeconomic stability and large infrastructure projects, such as railway and energy developments, over high-growth technology ventures in neighboring nations.
The nation maintains nearly 6 percent GDP growth with the region's lowest inflation rates, offering protection against global economic turbulence. Tanzania's appeal stems from its substantial consumer base, Indian Ocean port access and abundant natural resources, with major investments in the Standard Gauge Railway and a 42 billion dollar liquefied natural gas project...
Tanzania's ruling CCM party recorded 25.3 million rally attendees across 60 days of campaigning that ends on Tuesday with a final event in Mwanza featuring presidential candidate Samia Suluhu Hassan. Party Secretary Kenan Kihongosi said more than 57 million people followed the campaign through broadcast and digital media, with Hassan's appearances generating 164.9 million online views across 112 rallies.
The party pledged to introduce universal health coverage and a clean water grid within 100 days of forming government. Officials plan to expand electricity capacity to 8,000 megawatts while strengthening agriculture, mining and infrastructure sectors.
Kihongosi praised Hassan's leadership since March 2021, crediting her with guiding...
Tanzania's livestock keepers will vote on Wednesday after their leaders praised President Samia Suluhu Hassan for record investments in the sector over the past four years. National Chairperson Murida Mshota of the Tanzania Livestock Keepers Association said more than 4 million members support the government's development agenda, as the ministry's budget grew from 169 billion to 475 billion shillings under Hassan's leadership.
The government allocated 210 billion shillings for cattle vaccination and construction of 754 dip tanks across 184 councils in the 2024-25 budget. Meat exports surged from 1,700 tonnes to 14 million tonnes while 8,313 herders secured loans totaling 106.9 billion shillings to expand operations.
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Regional commissioners nationwide have confirmed that Tanzania is ready for general elections on Wednesday, with comprehensive security arrangements in place to protect voters and infrastructure. Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner Albert Chalamila told reporters on Tuesday that 4.4 million registered voters will cast ballots at fully equipped polling stations, urging citizens to disregard social media rumors about potential unrest.
Northern zone officials echoed similar assurances, with Arusha Regional Commissioner Amos Makalla stating that defense and security agencies have thoroughly prepared for peaceful voting. District commissioners across Arusha, Kilimanjaro and Manyara regions reported that election materials reached all...
Tanzania's Energy Ministry has launched training sessions for regional and council Clean Cooking Energy desk officers to standardize the implementation of the National Clean Cooking Energy Strategy. The program started in the Kibaha district and covers six regions before expanding nationwide to all 26 regions and their councils.
The Coast Region has made significant progress with 76 percent of institutions serving over 100 people switching to clean cooking methods. Regional authorities credit the Rural Energy Agency for partnerships that provide subsidized gas cylinders to residents.
Ministry officials emphasized that clean cooking energy ranks as a national and global priority because of its environmental, health, and economic...
NCCR-Mageuzi has rejected demonstrations that might disrupt peace before Tanzania's general elections, calling instead for high voter turnout. Party Secretary-General Evaline Munisi told reporters on Sunday that achieving national consensus through reconciliation tops their 2025 campaign priorities. She said political parties can secure justice and equality by working together, as they did when successfully advocating for electoral law reforms.
Munisi praised Registrar of Political Parties Francis Mutungi for fostering calmer campaigns than previous election cycles. She credited his leadership with helping parties focus on their platforms rather than engaging in confrontations. The party also commended President Samia Suluhu Hassan for...
Chama Cha Mapinduzi recorded 25.3 million attendees at more than 114 campaign rallies for presidential candidate Samia Suluhu Hassan, party secretary Kenani Kihongosi said on Monday, October 27, 2025, in Mwanza. Another 57.1 million people watched the events through broadcast and digital platforms.
Online tracking systems registered 164.9 million views of content featuring Hassan, surpassing all previous presidential campaigns since Tanzania adopted multiparty elections. Kihongosi attributed the numbers to public satisfaction with Hassan's four-year administration.
The engagement levels demonstrate widespread support for policies enacted under the Sixth Phase Government. Campaign metrics position Hassan as the most-followed political...
Electoral commission head Jacobs Mwambegele instructed 1,396 supervisors to maintain transparency and fairness when managing Wednesday's general elections in Tanganyika Constituency, Katavi Region. The justice told election officials they must follow legal procedures to preserve peace while voters select their representatives.
Nsimbo Constituency supervisor Julius Zacharia addressed 867 officials responsible for 281 polling stations. He told workers that proper adherence to commission guidelines will produce credible results that Tanzanians can trust across all participating political parties.
Tanzania praised Uganda's development achievements at the 63rd independence anniversary celebration held at the Ugandan High Commission in Dar es Salaam. Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Cosato Chumi represented Tanzania at the event marking 60 years since Uganda gained independence from British rule in 1962.
Chumi credited President Yoweri Museveni's leadership for Uganda's economic growth, averaging over 6 percent annually, and advances in infrastructure, education, energy, health, and agriculture. Uganda has become food secure through these gains, he said.
The nations are collaborating on the 14-megawatt Mulongo-Kikagati hydropower facility and the East African Crude Oil Pipeline connecting Hoima to Tanga, which is 70 percent...
